Mortlake P-12 College vs Tyrrell College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 287 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mortlake P-12 College
Mortlake · Government combined · Prep-12
191 students · ICSEA 957
Tyrrell College
Sea Lake · Government combined · Prep-12
126 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Mortlake P-12 College Mortlake VIC | Tyrrell College Sea Lake VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 239 | #195 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #975 of 1,259 | #900 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 191 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 103 | 61 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.8% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mortlake 3272 | Sea Lake 3533 |
| Council area | Moyne | Buloke |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mortlakep12.vic.edu.au/ | www.tyrrell.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tyrrell College scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 34.2).
- •Tyrrell College has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyrrell College has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 8.6).
- •Mortlake P-12 College is the larger school with 191 students compared with 126.
- •Mortlake P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -22%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mortlake P-12 College better than Tyrrell College?
On the Success Index, Tyrrell College ranks higher (38.1 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mortlake P-12 College and Tyrrell College?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Mortlake and Sea Lake in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mortlake P-12 College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyrrell College has 6.2.
How do Mortlake P-12 College and Tyrrell College rank in VIC?
Mortlake P-12 College is 211th of 239 and Tyrrell College is 195th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.